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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 188.91 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 188.91 and 122.46 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 188.91 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/188.91 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 188.91 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 23,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.92/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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